Cline-Thomas Group Acquiring Stake in Power Agency Athletes First
A consortium led by venture capitalist Rudy Cline-Thomas is nearing a deal to purchase a significant stake in full-service athlete management firm Athletes First…
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WME Sports Expands Onto WNBA Court With Kelsey Plum Signing
WME Sports is making its first foray into on-court representation in the WNBA with the signing of Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum. WME will represent the 27-year-old…
Erin Kane Joins Excel to Boost Women’s Sports Practice
Sports agent Erin Kane has joined Excel Sports Management as the agency looks to bolster its women’s sports representation business. Kane, whose clients include WNBA…
Raptors Coach Nurse to Face Ex-Agent’s Suit in California Over Klutch Contract
Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has enough ties to California to face his former agent’s lawsuit, a federal judge ruled on Monday. Agent Warren LeGarie contends he…
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WME Sports Signs Mavericks Star Luka Doncic
WME Sports talent agency has signed Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and will represent the two-time All-Star in all areas, as the agency focuses on expanding his…
CAA Acquiring ICM Partners in Largest Agency Link-Up Since WMA-Endeavor
Creative Artists Agency is acquiring ICM Partners, a mammoth deal that would be the biggest joining forces of two major agencies since WMA and Endeavor. Sportico sister…
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Giannis’ Agent Alex Saratsis Named Co-Managing Director of Octagon Basketball
Octagon has promoted veteran agent and senior director of global basketball operations Alex Saratsis to co-managing director of the division alongside its longtime…
Super-agent Leigh Steinberg: Building the Billion-Dollar Athlete
The opportunities for marketing and second-career development for a professional athlete have never been brighter. An athlete that is willing to do…
RGIII Prevails Against Former CAA Agent Over Unpaid Commissions
If two people claim you owe them money for providing the same service, sometimes it’s best not to pay either. At least, that’s one lesson from a federal court ruling…
NFL Prospects Without a Season Causing Agents to Consider Costs
In a typical year, the NFL’s top prospects would leave college soon after their seasons end to train for the league’s draft, with funding provided by prospective agents…
Agency M&A Reflects Growing Global Sports Market
In late June, U.S.-based sports marketing and talent representation agency Wasserman announced the acquisition of hockey agency Acme World Sports. Acme represents…
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